J’s Restaurant Grand Reception

 

J’s Restaurant First Floor Grand Reception functions can take place only in the evening between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.  

Maximum 62 people first floor

Nestled in the comfortable country setting that permeates Nashoba Valley Winery, is J’s, our rustic farmhouse restaurant.  Offering a character all its own with graceful and peaceful views of the orchard and countryside, J’s is an idyllic New England setting for any special occasion.  J’s main dining room has a rustic elegance all its own with a sweeping staircase in the foyer, period chandeliers, an inviting fieldstone fireplace complete with a gorgeous mantelpiece, the farm house’s original wide hardwood floors, intimate lighting, tables with cast iron bottoms, mahogany chairs, and warm painted walls with leaves from the orchard hiding throughout the scenery.  Your guests will dine in the warm and inviting surroundings of J’s farmhouse restaurant, providing a refreshing alternative to banquet halls and hotel function rooms. 

Package Includes

v     Professional assistance from our event planning staff to organize your event

v     Exclusive use of the entire public areas of the restaurant for a period of 4  hours

v     Use of the fireplace during the cold winter months to provide warmth and atmosphere

v     Elegant white table linens and napkins, as well as skirting for all service tables

v     Formal table settings including china, glassware and silverware for service

v     Votive Candle at each table

v     Professional Wait staff and Floor Manager to orchestrate your event for the entire evening

Event Fees

J’s Restaurant Grand Reception - $500.00 facility fee* plus food, beverages, tip and tax and surcharge fee if applicable.  A facility fee is applied to all packages.

To host your function with elegance and style it is necessary that we insure the quality of our presentation by imposing a minimum guarantee as follows:

Monday – Thursday Evening                                                     $3,500.00

Friday Evening                                                                          $4,000.00

Saturday Evening                                                                      $5,000.00

            Sunday Evening                                                                         $4,000.00

Deposit Requirements – Upon the signing of our “Request for Use of Facilities Agreement”, a non-refundable deposit is due which is equal to 50% of the guaranteed minimum fee and is applied to the final bill.

Cancellation Policy – The deposit is forfeited upon cancellation of event

Provided that your facility fee, food and beverage bill (all before adding tip and tax) equals or exceeds the minimum guarantee as stated above there will not be a surcharge added to your bill.  However, in the event that the total cost does not total the corresponding minimum amount, an additional surcharge will be added to your bill.  This surcharge will be equal to the amount necessary to bring your bill up to the proper minimum.  In addition, if your final bill does not meet the minimum guarantee, tax (6.25%) and gratuity (19%) will be calculated based on the minimum fee.

Menu Packages
 
 Our Menu packages are a wonderful starting point to your planning process.
 We welcome your thoughts and suggestions in custom designing and creating your own unique celebration.  We will help you create the perfect event in the style you desire that reflects your tastes.  
 
 Our  specialists will guide you through each step of the planning process and assist you with designing innovative themes and creative menus.  Please note that our selections may change based on seasonal menus.
 
 The following packages are meant only to illustrate what we can achieve for you.   
 Have fun incorporating your ideas to create a unique and memorable dining experience.  

Formal Dinner at J's Restaurant

The menu for your evening will be created from our current seasonal dinner offerings.  J's prides iteself on culinary creativity, and offers an extensive array of menus using the freshest local ingredients possible.  You may select any 2 appetizers, 3 entrees and 3 desserts from our current menus.  our guests will be presented with your selections on a personalized menu, without pricing.  You may wish to add to your menu by including a selection of stationary or passed hors d'oeuvres should you desire to conduct a reception preceding your dinner.  While it will be your option to include or not to include beer and wine, we do not offer a cash bar or separate billing service for your guests as all food, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, tax and service charge will be presented on one bill.  You will be charged for all food and beverages based on consumption. 


Hors d'oeuvres and Food Stations

Hors d'oeuvres and Dinner Buffet

To view pricing for "A La Carte" Items

Wines and Micro-Brewed Beers

At Nashoba Valley Winery, you will always have a variety of delicious wines and micro-brewed beer available to enjoy, ensuring the perfect pairings no matter what the occasion.  From white wines to blushes to reds, our popular wines are delicious on their own and offer faxcinating food and wine adventures.  Elegant and dry - to complement any meal, or sweet and fruity - for aperitif or dessert, we invite you to discover the artistry of winemaking.  We also consistently produce our own line of handcrafted micro-brewed beers.  Offering only NVW award winning wines, spirits, and hand crafted beers.  Charges are based on consumption.  Please ask for our current wine and beer offerings.